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RYA Day Skipper Theory
Important: This is not an official RYA course. It's extra revision to support your studies. Always train with an accredited RYA provider for your formal certification.

RYA Day Skipper Theory

RYA Day Skipper Theory is the internationally-recognised qualification for coastal passage-making and boat handling. This comprehensive course covers navigation, seamanship, meteorology, safety, and maritime law. Designed for aspiring skippers and competent crew, the course builds practical knowledge through structured lessons and spaced repetition. Master each topic at your own pace.

14 lessons

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Nautical Terms & Basic Concepts

Lesson 2: Ropework

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Lesson 3: Anchorwork

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Lesson 4: Safety & Emergencies

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Lesson 5: Collision Regulations (IRPCS Essentials)

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Lesson 6: Charts & Publications

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Lesson 7: Tides – Heights

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Lesson 8: Tidal Streams & Course to Steer

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Lesson 9: Position Fixing & Pilotage

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Lesson 10: Electronic Navigation

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Lesson 11: Weather & Meteorology

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Lesson 12: Passage Planning

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Lesson 13: Practical Boat Handling

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Lesson 14: Marine Environment & Pollution Prevention

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